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Checking in on New Year Resolutions
Well , it’s about six months since your New Year resolution Chandler, Scottsdale, Mesa and Phoenix Valley business owners. How have those resolutions worked for you? As so many business owners look for ways to skinny down the budget, good advice as we are still in this recession is…don’t skimp on your security budget!
This locksmith knows that crime is alive and well in Scottsdale, Chandler , Mesa , Tempe and elsewhere in the Phoenix valley.
True Story: Early last year one of our locksmith Scottsdale business clients was setting up a new location. And he called us out there to re-key the property . As with all of ASAP Lock & Security Scottsdale service calls, we surveyed the site.
We found that our Scottsdale locksmith customer was very vulnerable to common criminal attack at the rear of his property. We also suggested a new safe since his was a Costco special. Please folks, don’t buy cheapo safes from Costco and Wal-mart. Don’t get me wrong. I shop at both places for food and dry goods. However, those stores are a very poor choice to shop for asset protection.
Anyway, back to the story of our Scottsdale client. I strongly suggested for him to let us better secure his back door and sell him a new safe. He thanked us, but…there were so many other updates and expenses he wanted to attend to. I’ll save some money now and thanks, but he passed on my security advice.
A little less than three months later…he called ASAP Lock & Security and said “Laura, I should have listened to your advice. We were broken into last night (at the door you suggested we improve) and they pried our safe open and took cash. Alarms went off, but by the time the police got there…we were robbed. Please secure the premises as you suggested and we’d like to buy a new safe today.”
Now readers, as a professional locksmith in Scottsdale, and more importantly, as an ethical and moral person; I am not happy when bad things happen to good people. The suggestions I make for lock and security improvements are for your protection and to avoid situations like this one. I like to retain clients because I’ve helped them stay protected. Locksmith referrals are very strong for ASAP Lock & security and I know it’s cliché, but referrals ARE our biggest compliment.
Think about it. People are stressed. Have you noticed? Remember that disgruntled employee you let go last month? Does he still have your key? At ASAP Lock & Security, know that our prices are reasonable and we will help you set up a better way of tracking security issues so that they become non-issues.
So back to the New Year advice…Please, in 2010, if your New Year’s resolution is to tighten your belt on spending, please do not skinny down on the security budget, just skip the donuts in the break room.
Best Wishes for a prosperous New Year to all of our Phoenix Valley Business Owners.
Laura Cordovano
ASAP Lock & Security-Owner, Locksmith, Security Advisor
Scottsdale Man Guilty of Impersonating a Marine Veteran.
John W. Rodriguez, 31, was convicted by a jury on charges of forgery, fraudulent schemes and presentation of a false instrument for filing. It was tipped to police by a ”real” former Marine who saw this guy, Rodriguez who was introduced as a decorated veteran at a special military function in Scottsdale. So the true former marine noticed Rodriguez’s uniform was not complete and thought it was odd for someone his age to be wearing the Navy Cross. After researching Rodriguez, the man found he had never been in the military. This locksmith says “you gotta be kidding me.” The DPS found Rodriguez had pretended to be a decorated veteran at several functions and had listed himself as currently serving in the military on his driver’s license. He was arrested a week later at Sky Harbor International Airport after returning from a trip. What is it coming to ladies and gents? This Scottsdale locksmith thinks this guy Rodriguez, should do time and public service…uh that is TRUE public service like picking up litter off our highways for a long while…HOOAH!
Unhappy Scottsdale Residents
Recently, this Scottsdale locksmith, while parusing the web. certain posts have caught my eye. Residents are unhappy about the Scottsdale crime statistic that property theft is above the nation’s average in Scottsdale. They are miffed at Scottsdale police and feel that they concentrate on handing out traffic tickets instead of patroling neighborhoods. Do you live in Scottsdale? This locksmith for Scottsdale, wants to know what you think? Has your neighbor been a recent victim of property theft? Protect yourself. There are affordable ways to make your home safer and less of a target for burglers. Call the locksmiths at ASAP Lock & Security. They will help.
Scottsdale Woman Escapes Locksmith Scam-Hires ASAP Instead
ASAP Lock & Security, a trusted Scottsdale locksmithservice. Why can we say it? Testimonials. A woman was the victim of a locksmith scam. She lost the keys to one of her investment homes in Scottsdale. She looked up the first company listed on the internet,I’m not going to list their name here, but this company advertises the claim that they come out for $25.
Be careful of locksmith companies that are solely advertising just to get the Google rank. The ones that have no apparent “real name” if you will. You know, like just “Phoenix Locksmiths” or “Scottsdale Locksmiths.” Eeek.
Did you know, Arizona, that these types of scam companies can use criminals who show up for your service calls? Yup. No formal background check licensing required in our state.
ASAP Lock & Security does NOT use criminals. Background Check is REQUIRED to work on our team. That is a specific ASAP Lock & Security company policy.
So…back to the story. They go out to this woman, glance at her deadbolt and say “I’m going to have to drill it then install a new one” Now, there are some locks now on the market where…this is a true statement. Hers wasn’t one of them. “Oh, and I’m going to have to charge you $200 extra to do the work.” So according to my customer, this guy shows up in an SUV, not looking very professional, no shirt displaying company name, nothing. She SENT HIM AWAY. (applause-applause)
Then she did a better research on the internet and found ASAP Lock & Security.
We quoted on the phone, arrived on time and opened her door in about 20 seconds. She paid what we quoted. This smart woman did NOT get SCAMMED. She is an inspiration to ALL consumers.
Go with an ethical Arizona locksmith company. Call ASAP Lock & Security. We will always do the best thing for our customers. We are professionals. We are knowledgeable. We are your community locksmith company.
Laura Cordovano, Owner/Locksmith/Security Consultant
ASAP Lock & Security, LLC
Another Cool thing about Scottsdale
Wanted to comment on the green fact that the world’s largest solar-powered air conditioning unit will be installed at a Scottsdale School this fall. It is a 500 ton unit. This Scottsdale locksmith service provider thinks the Scottsdale School district is very cool for making it happen.
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